SB246

Massage Therapy Practice Changes

Chamber Passed·2/17/26
Introduced Text

New Mexico SB246 amends the Massage Therapy Practice Act to redefine massage therapy, require licensure for massage therapy establishments, and.

New Mexico SB246 amends the Massage Therapy Practice Act by defining "massage therapy" as the treatment of soft tissues for therapeutic purposes, excluding diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease. The act mandates licensure for massage therapy establishments, requiring them to meet health and safety standards set by the board. Licenses for these establishments will expire biennially. The act also outlines grounds for disciplinary actions against both therapists and establishments, including unprofessional conduct, failure to renew licenses, and operating without a license.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 22–17 · Feb 17
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Passage

22 Yea

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17 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

9:30 AM

House Health & Human Services Committee

Feb 14

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee

History

Feb 18

House

HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

Feb 18

House

Action Postponed Indefinitely

Feb 17

Senate

Passed in the Senate - Y:22 N:17